Why Feng Shui is Not Just the Latest Craze

By Assam on June 14, 2008

These days many no-nonsense designers and modern day engineers are actually resorting to the age-old art of Feng Shui. The art of Feng Shui governs the correct placement of buildings, accessories and furniture so attract the maximum amount of positive energy in the house and life. However, it is quite surprising, why would people living in the age of technology and facts now go towards such an ancient art?

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The scope of Feng Shui is much more than that of an art; however it is generally termed as such. Feng Shui has no stringent guidelines and there are no strict rules and regulations. There is a lot of space for interpretation and improvisation like art.

However, there are also a lot of scientific principles involved in this practice as well. For example, interior rooms are encouraged to be as clutter-free as possible so as to not block the natural flow of energy. Designers and interior decorators always encourage their clients to keep their room neat and orderly, as clutter can bring about feelings of depression, frustration, and can stifle ones creativity.

In Feng Shui, a lot of stress is given on the right color use. For example, it is said that you should use bright colors such orange and yellow in rooms where maximum energy is required (kitchen and dining room can be example). Warmer colors like browns and greens can be uses in places of comfort like the bedroom and the loving room, where you need to feel cozy and protected.

Scientific studies have shown that color does in fact affect your mood. Bright colors make you feel energized, with darker colors having the opposite effect. While there has not been extensive research done on feng shui as such, it does use many principles which science has independently proven. It seems that science is just now catching up with this ancient art in many ways!

A lot of people today are looking to have more energy to help them through their hectic, over-scheduled days. This has led many to feng shui as a natural remedy for stress and lack of energy which modern lifestyles can leave one feeling drained of. It’s a natural perk up and one which has worked for many.

Using feng shui can’t cause any harm, so it is worth the time to try it out. The worst that can happen is that you’ll tidy up and maybe repaint a room or two - and it could bring you energy you didn’t even know you had!

It looks like Feng Shui has found acceptance in millions of people. This age-old science or art what ever you may term it, has become an integral part of our lives in every aspect. Feng Shui is governing our lifestyle in a big way, whether it is the use of the right color or maximum energy flow in our house, most people have made Feng Shui an indispensable part of their lifestyle.

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